Anne Arundel County:Severna Park has clinched a spot in Tuesday’s county championship game. The Falcons will face either Chesapeake or Arundel at Joe Cannon Stadium.

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Howard County:Marriotts Ridge clinches the county title with a win over Hammond this afternoon.

MIAA:Calvert Hall has earned the top seed in the “A Conference” tournament.

THIS WEEK’S ‘PREP BALLPLAYER’ FINALISTS

Garrett Matheny,Sr., INF, Calvert Hall
Matheny was a major contributor in the Cardinals’ three wins this past week. The senior recorded eight hits – five singles, a double, a triple and a home run – and had seven RBIs. He also scored five runs and stole four bases – one being a straight steal of home.

Kody Milton,Jr., RHP/INF, Severna Park
Four games weren’t an issue for Milton and the Falcons. The junior belted two, two-run homers to open the week against Old Mill in an 8-6 win and added another the next day against Northeast. He recorded a combined six RBIs and scored three runs in those three at-bats. On Wednesday, the right-hander pitched a scoreless seventh and scored a run against Chesapeake to clinch the 3-2 victory. Milton’s week ended Thursday against North County, when he knocked in a run in an 8-5 win.

Jarrett Schneider,Sr., RHP/INF, Harford Tech
Schneider threw a gem Tuesday against Joppatowne. The senior struck out seven and allowed two hits in five shutout innings. In that game, he recorded a base hit, a stolen base and two RBIs. The right-hander then registered three hits – one being a double – three RBIs and a run scored in a 10-8 win over Perryville the next day. Schneider capped off the week with two hits, one RBI and a run against Bo Manor on Thursday.

In case you’re visiting our ‘Prep Ballplayer’ voting for the first time, here’s how things work: Three candidates are revealed each Monday. You get to vote – early and often – for the finalist you believe should be our winner. Voting ends every Thursday night and the winner is announced each Friday.